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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 2010 marks the seventh annual National Cybersecurty Awareness Month sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Americans can follow a few simple steps to keep themselves safe online. By doing so, you will not only keep your personal assets and information secure but you will also help to improve the overall security of cyberspace. In this video from 2009, President Obama explains how the growth of digital networks has increased the need to invest in online security.

This year, the DHS has launched its "Stop. Think. Connect" national cybersecurity public awareness campaign. This national initiative promotes simple steps the public can take to increase their safety and security online.

Upcoming Events in Florida

October 12: A resolution will be presented by Attorney General Bill McCollum and will be signed by the Florida Governor and Cabinet in support of "October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month."

October 14: The Multi-Sate Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) is coordinating a joint webcast with DHS and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), along with several other sector-specific ISACs to discuss strategies on how to promote cyber security awareness at all levels, including government, businesses and academia, with specific advice about how individuals and entities can be actively involved to help facilitate a safe Internet experience. The goal is to help raise cyber security awareness nationwide and empower citizens, businesses, government and schools to improve their cyber security preparedness and help promote a safe Internet experience. Link to register -  http://www.msisac.org/webcast/2010-10/index.cfm

October 19-20: The Agency for Enterprise Information Technology's Office of Information Security (AEIT/OIS) will co-sponsor the Florida Government Technology Conference http://www.floridagtc.com/. On the 19th,  the events will entail IT Innovations and breakouts that demo future technologies. Now, more than ever, IT innovation in government is critical for implementation of basic services as budgets are shrinking and demand for services is increasing. Industry speakers will discuss solutions to these issues.

On the 20th, the events will include four IT security professional keynote speakers where IT security professionals will exchange ideas and discuss new solutions for today's issues in cyber security. This day will be webcast to those who are unable to attend.

AEIT is pleased to present Greg Schaffer, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Cyber Security and Communications, National Protection and Programs Directorate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during the Cyber Security track on Wednesday. Other featured speakers in the Cyber Security track include:

• Phyllis Schneck, Ph.D, Vice President and Director of Threat Intelligence, Americas, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, McAfee, Inc.
• John McCumber, Chief Strategist of the Public Sector of Symantec Corporation
• Kristopher Harms, Principal Consultant of MANDIANT Corporation

For interested parties that may want to attend the conference, registration is required -  http://floridagtc.com/attendeeRegistration10.cfm